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<\/p>\nDALLAS – The Dallas city manager on Tuesday outlined a proposed $5.7 billion budget that includes more than 100 layoffs. She said it marks a new era for the city with lower growth.<\/p>\n
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What we know:<\/p>\n
City Manager Kim Tolbert explained that because costs are rising faster than revenue, this could be a painful season in a city that is accustomed to reliable growth.<\/p>\n
Even so, Dallas City Council members praised her for presenting a balanced budget that for the most part keeps services the same.<\/p>\n
The new budget does call for 108 employees to be laid off and a total of 296 positions to be eliminated.<\/p>\n
It also cuts the city\u2019s tax rate by a tenth of a penny for the 11th year in a row. So, if your home appraisal stayed the same, that would equal a $3 decrease for the owner of a median home.<\/p>\n
But since Dallas appraisal values went down on average, the owner of a median home now valued at $347,000 would see a $61 tax decrease.<\/p>\n
The state\u2019s new cap on property tax revenue is not impacting the city this year because the growth from reappraised properties has not exceeded the 3.5% cap.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Tolbert said this likely won\u2019t be the last tough budget yet. She called it the new normal as the city moves forward.<\/p>\n
“For years we could rely on stable patterns, predictable growth, steady service demands, and a workforce model that did not change much from year to year. That era is over. Dallas has entered a period where change is the new normal, and we cannot run away from it,” she said.<\/p>\n
Dig deeper:<\/p>\n
One area where the city is growing is the Dallas Police Department. By the end of 2028, Dallas is set to have 3,800 police officers on the force.<\/p>\n
Councilwoman Cara Medelson questioned the city\u2019s prediction, however, because the department currently only has 3,370 officers and attrition is continuing at a high rate.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m very concerned we are being sold something that isn\u2019t happening. To say we will end \u201927 with 3,651 officers, I don\u2019t know where you are getting that. We have 3,370 as of yesterday. We have higher attrition than the year prior. Hiring will not meet goals this year,” she said.<\/p>\n
According to Proposition U, which Dallas voters approved in 2024, if the city fails to reach or maintain 4,000 officers, lawsuits can be filed.<\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
Dallas budget discussions will continue for the next month.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The city council is expected to vote on a final budget on Sept. 16.<\/p>\n
The Source: FOX 4’s Lori Brown gathered information for this story from the Dallas City Council budget workshop.<\/p>\n
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